Recent content by genocache

Any added weight in either recovery or protection is a concern. I would like to have rock sliders on my 109 but the added weight takes away from the amount of gear(and quality of camp life) I can take, based on my GVW. Then it restricts where I can go, such as Dusy Ershim, Rubicon, Moab, Sand...

Well sorry to hear this. Thanks so much for not keeping us out in the cold(so to speak).

Just to clarify you went with the BougeRV New 3500BTU Portable Air Conditioner

I made a simple tool for installing rivnuts and thought some folks might be interested in making one. The whole story is in my blog; DIY rivnut tool

But it can be done!

Jim, Thanks for asking. As a Ludite, I don't have a microsoft acct. Actually it's because I don't want to my info tracked and abused so I keep a low online profile. Probably a useless tactic, I know, but...... I need to put a roof on my house so likely won't be going. Have fun!

Krusteaz is great! Try making it with coffee or tea instead of water too.

Are you traveling alone? Are you in a hurry? It can be HOT in Aug. Have you looked on GooooooooooogleEarth? I've wanted to go see Bass Camp, East of Mono. Unique pioneer/miner camp.

I saw the other nonportables on yer thread. This NT one though less expensive, doesn't seem as good as those. What do they mean by " with a temperature control range between 75°F and 89°F."? It won't go below 75 and won't help if it's above 89? I spent a miserable night in Saline Valley when it...

Those are pretty neat( I was going to say cool, but...). 45lbs takes 1/3 of my rooftop load limit.

I've spent some time in the Black Rock in the 70's and 80's. Staying mostly on roads isn't too bad as long as it's dry. It's going off on those 2 track off main trail that can be fuel eaters. I carried 2 5gal cans and used both in 4 days of exploring in a 1973 Land Rover Series 3 with a 4cyl...

I had security nuts on a Ranger. Got a flat in the desert and couldn't find the key. I took it off with vise grips and thought, "what security?". What's the saying,? Locks only keep honest people honest.

Jim, Bro, can you give an idea of avg mi per day? I've been in that area on the paved roads, Camped at Beatty HS, Rachel, Caliente. Are you looking for sights? or just tooling around finding a through route? Thanks,

I don't know, Lizabeth, I think you made some good decisions. Looked after a squeak, bought the right tools for the job. Ascertained the viability of the same repair offroad. Notified the community not to go out unprepared. Good job! I like using my floor jack at home, yet never have taken it...

Both good advice! I like the heart advice from Bjoem, Let's say you really want a G wagon, Find one you can afford and learn to work on it. The confidence of being able to fix it on the trail is unmeasureable. Or get a wealthier girlfriend ;^)